CVE-2014-2815

Description

Microsoft OneNote 2007 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OneNote file that triggers creation of an executable file in a startup folder, aka "OneNote Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 13.28% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory technet.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030717	third party advisory vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/60672	third party advisory not applicable
http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/08/12/assessing-risk-for-the-august-2014-security-updates.aspx	patch vendor advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-048	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69098	third party advisory vdb entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164419/Microsoft-Office-OneNote-2007-Remote-Code-Execution.html	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2815?: CVE-2014-2815 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-2815?: To fix CVE-2014-2815, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-2815 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2014-2815 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~13% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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